On November 15, 2023, Thelma Groom peacefully passed away three days prior to her 104th birthday. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Thelma was born in Santa Rosa where she lived with her parents until her marriage to Elijah J. (Bud) Groom in 1947. She was a graduate of Santa Rosa High School and Santa Rosa Junior College. In 1948 she and her husband moved to Cloverdale where she spent her remaining 75 years.
She was an avid bridge player, golfer, and bowler, and had many friends. She enjoyed music and dancing. She loved the Sonoma Coast, spending lots of her time there as a child as well as an adult and passed on that love to her children.
She is survived by her children Vicky Groom, Kay Lanier (Bob Gardner), her grand-daughter Amber Lanier, and grandson Olen Wood. At her request there will be no services. If desired, donations may be made in her name to Canine Companions 2965 Dutton Ave. Santa Rosa 95407. The family wishes to sincerely thank Sutter Home Care and Hospice and Vine Ridge Assisted Living for the loving care they provided to Thelma.
